Carolina Population 2026
Carolina has a population of 170,404, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Carolina. Roughly 5.3% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. It is about 2.5× smaller than San Juan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
170,404
Rank in Puerto Rico
#3
Coordinates
18.38°N, 65.96°W
~16 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico
Distance to capital (San Juan)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Cities near Carolina
FAQ
What is the population of Carolina?
Carolina has a population of 170,404 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Puerto Rico.
What region is Carolina in?
Carolina is located in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
Is Carolina the capital of Puerto Rico?
No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 18 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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